Waseda University, Study Abroad 2020/21

Waseda CS-R at:

University of Limerick

Location: Near Limerick City in the south west of Ireland

(25 minutes’ drive from Shannon Airport (SNN).

Language Requirements:

Min. TOEFL (iBT) requirement 80 iBT/ IELTS 6.0 overall

Minimum score of 6.0* with no less than 5.5 in any component.

*Please note some programmes have a higher IELTS requirement.

*Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS. General IELTS will not be accepted.

Please see here

Nationality

Is enrollment open to students of any nationality including your own country?

Yes

GPA Requirements: 2.6

Summary:

The University of Limerick (UL) is an independent, internationally focused university. Its

mission is to promote and advance learning and knowledge through teaching, research and

scholarship in an environment which encourages innovation and upholds the principles of

free enquiry and expression. Particular attention is paid to the generation of knowledge

which is relevant to the needs of Ireland and global continuing socio-economic development.

UL offers a range of programmes up to doctorate and post doctorate level in the disciplines

available in The Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Science, Kemmy Business School,

Faculty of Education & Health Sciences and The Faculty of Science & Engineering.

International students are welcome to apply for the entire range of courses on offer at UL.

Academic Calendar 2020-21:

Airport collections ：31st August and 1

st September 2020

The International Education Division provides courtesy airport collection from

Shannon Airport for the two days prior to their Orientation Program. Students need to

fill out and return to the international office an airport collection form to avail of this

service. Students cannot be collected from Dublin Airport however there is a bus

service which runs from Dublin Airport to the University of Limerick with one

connection. More information on the following website www.dublincoach.ie

Orientation Programme: 31st August – 4

th September 2020

The University of Limerick 7 day Orientation Programme introduces students to the

UL Campus and the various services and systems in operation at University of

Limerick, e.g.: enrolment, module registration, health services. It also provides a

valuable opportunity to meet faculty, staff and other students.

Academic Calendar:

The University of Limerick operates a 2-semester academic year. The dates for the

academic year 2020-21 are:

2020/21 AUTUMN SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER

ORIENTATION 31st August – 4th September 2020 18th January – 22nd January 2021

CLASSES 7th September – 19

th November 2020 25

th January – 17

th April 2021

EXAMINATIONS 5th December – 18

th December 2020 4

th April – 17

th May 2021

CHRISTMAS/EASTER BREAK 18

th December 2020 – 22

nd January

2021 29

th March – 5

th April 2021

There will also be no classes on 17th

March 2020 & 17th

March 2021 – St. Patrick’s Day.

Application deadlines / Fall Semester: 1st June. Spring Semester: 20th November

Course Enrolment & Registration:

Enrolment

The procedure for enrolment will be explained to students via e-mail the week before

they arrive. Students will then be instructed to follow an online enrolment procedure.

Student ID cards will be issued during Orientation, completing the enrolment

process.

Registration

Students have two weeks following enrolment to attend any classes that are available

to Study Abroad Students; these will be listed on the ‘Modules Offered Report’ that is

received at Orientation and by email. The students must then make their final

decision of the classes they are going to study and the module/class registration form

must be completed and submitted to the International Education Division by Friday

Week 5 of the semester by 12.30pm. The International Education Division will have

your modules registered with Student Academic Administration. Study Abroad

Students do not register on line for their classes.

Academic Study:

More than 1,200 modules (courses/classes) are offered each semester across the entire range

of disciplines taught at UL, and Study Abroad students, including the Waseda ISA students,

are free to enroll on their own personal selection of 5 modules each semester. Students will

be free to select from the entire range of modules on offer at the University of Limerick, at

relevant levels and subject to certain restrictions (e.g. academic prerequisites, limited places

in classes). Waseda students must choose at least one ESL (English as a Second Language)

module per semester. These modules are offered by our School of Languages, Literature,

Culture and Communication and are listed in your Module Booklet.

Housing and Meal Plan:

Waseda Students may take up their on-campus accommodation from the Sunday prior to the

beginning or classes. On-campus accommodation is in two styles: (i) houses or (ii)

apartments. Each accommodation unit houses 6 to 8 students in single study bedrooms and

a communal living and dining area. Houses have two bathrooms between 6 or 8 students;

each bedroom in the apartments of Dromroe, Cappavilla and Thomond Village has

individual shower and toilet facilities. Each house/apartment has a phone and bedrooms

have connections to the university's mainframe computer system and free wifi internet

access. Rooms will be offered on a first come first serve basis. Therefore, it is advisable to

book accommodation immediately once you are accepted.

See the website: www.ul.ie/campuslife

Opportunities for Learning through Experience:

Students are fully integrated into the student body, studying the same modules as Irish and

other international students. There are numerous opportunities for additional integration

via the large number of clubs and societies at University of Limerick. Students can also join

any of the over 80 clubs and societies at the University including International Society,

Skydiving Society, Sailing, Charity, Drama etc. More information here. Clubs and Societies

are a great way to have fun and make new friends on UL’s beautiful campus and further

afield.

University of Limerick’s sports facilities are recognized to be of premium standard

facilitating personal recreational activity and team building outside of the classroom

environment. Complimentary membership to the Arena is provided to Waseda students

http://www.universityarena.com/

Facilitation Plan:

The Study Abroad Programme (SAP) at UL is an integrated programme. Study Abroad

students are fully integrated into the student body, enrolling on the same modules as

domestic students, taking the same classes (lectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratory

sessions) and assessments as Irish and other international students.

Credits:

Each module in UL is worth 6 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System credits). ECTS

recommends 30 credits per semester and 60 for an academic year. Students take on average 5

modules/classes per semester. For Waseda students this can include English language

modules. UL will issue transcripts to Waseda students on completion of the ISA programme

in Limerick. It is a matter for Waseda University to arrange for the transfer of credits from

UL onto the transcripts for each individual Waseda student.

Fee:

Estimated Tuition: EUR 12,600

Estimated Accommodation expenses: EUR 650 (per month)

*Students will need to pay application fee (non-refundable), deposit and 1 month’s rent.

*Accommodation expenses depend on where you live. Please see here for more details.

Estimated Food expenses: EUR 350 (per month)

*Please see additional attached document for the Updated Budget Planner

Web Page:

Virtual Tour: http://www.ul.ie/experience/

Web: www.ul.ie/internationaleducation

Courses available to study abroad students:

https://www.ul.ie/international/study-abroad/study-abroad-ul-programme/classes-and-credits

Watch videos at: http://www.youtube.com/user/UniversityofLimerick

See what our students are saying https://studyireland.ie/category/guides-tips/

Some photographs of UL and its students:

Budget Planner

2019/2020

Immigration

IRP Card: €300

Estimated Living Expenses

Food

Books & other academic requisites

Clothes, laundry etc.

Travel within Ireland

(One trip to Dublin/Cork/Galway)

Total Estimated Living

Expenses

€1,200

€200

€350

€200

€1,950

Additional Costs Grand Total: €2,250

*Estimate costs for one semester only. Students studying abroad for two semesters only

need to pay for the IRP card once (when they first arrive). 

**Social and miscellaneous not included 

Academic

Calendar

Orientation

3 September - 6 September 2019

Classes

9 September - 29 November 2019

Week 10

Final Exam Timetable Released

Examinations

6 December - 19 December 2019

*Christmas Break

21 December 2019 - 24 January 2020

Results

23 January 2020

Transcripts issued

6 February 2020

*Orientation 

20 January - 24 January 2020

*Classes

27 January - 1 May 2020

Week 10

Final Exam Timetable Released

Easter Break

6 April - 13 April 2020

Examinations

5 May - 18 May 2020

Results

22 June 2020

Transcripts issued

6 July 2020

SPRING SEMESTER

AUTUMN SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER

Orientation

31st August - 4th September 2020

Classes

7th September - 19th November 2020

Week 10

Final Exam Timetable Released

Examinations

5th December - 18th December 2020

Christmas Break

18th December 2020 - 22nd January 2020

Results

Thursday 21st of January

Transcripts issued

To be decided

AUTUMN SEMESTER 

Orientation

18th January - 22nd January 2021

Classes

25th January - 17th April 2021

Week 10

Final Exam Timetable Released 

Easter Break

29th March- 5th April 2021

Examinations

4th April - 17th May 2021

Results

21st June 2021

Transcripts issued

To be decided

Email: Study.Abroad@ul.ie

Tel: +35361213153

www.ul.ie/international

2019/20

2020/21

No classes on Monday 29th October - Bank Holiday

No classes on Monday 28th October - Bank Holiday

*These dates are subject to change